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Tequila Grill Marinade Recipe

Tequila Grill Marinade has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 5.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 4.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 26, for Tequila Grill Marinade, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat86%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C16.8 mg28.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.1 mg10.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate10.5 mcg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30.5 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.1 mg11.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium24.2 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus66.3 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium226.3 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium2577.5 mg107.4%Top 10%Very High
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.1 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.84 g3.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.4 g8.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat28.9 g44.5%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat8.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat15.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash7.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 247

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.5 g 42.3%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 2448.6 mg 102%

Total Carbohydrates 5.8 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 4.2 g 8.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 2.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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